Credit Controller

Expect Distribution Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is looking for a Credit Controller in Bradford to manage credit control and administrative support. Responsibilities include contacting clients about payments, generating invoices, and maintaining cash targets. Ideal candidates should have experience in credit control, be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with various benefits, including a workplace pension and healthcare plan.

Benefits

Workplace Pension

Birthday Day Off

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free On Site Gym

Life Insurance

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Funded Learning and Development Opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data validation.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Contact clients regarding outstanding payments via phone/email.
• Ensure master data accuracy and current status.
• Generate and send invoices to clients.
• Manage client credit limits and credit checking.
• Prepare weekly aged debt reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel functions

Communication

Organisation

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

Credit Control qualifications

Job description

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

£27,500-£29,000

About Expect

Here at the Expect Distribution group we offer a fresh, dynamic approach to logistics. And, for over 36 years our award‑winning services have offered reliability and flexibility to our diverse customer base across the UK.

Do you want to work for a safety focused, fast paced, inclusive and friendly employer? That's how our colleagues described us in our most recent feedback survey!

Because with our people at the heart of it, our leadership team is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment – underpinned by a professional, supportive and collaborative culture. And as an employer of choice in the areas in which we operate, we are proud to be able to offer colleagues a place where they can achieve their career aspirations and grow with us.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Credit Controller, this role provides credit control and departmental administrational support and links to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contacting clients by phone / e‑mail regarding outstanding monies (Access Financials)
• Ensuring master data is accurate and current
• Generating and sending out invoices
• Handle disputed invoices and negotiate to bring payment within agreed terms
• Managing client credit limits including credit checking and ensuring maintenance of credit insurance position
• Liaising with stakeholders to agree a temporary / permanent stop to trading.
• Initiate legal process where necessary
• Allocating cash receipts in the general ledger and daily banking
• Weekly aged debt reporting including: debtors days, on stop, daily receipts etc.
• Manage and maintain cash and debtor day targets
• Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
• All work to be submitted within agreed network deadlines.
• General administration duties including: filing, ordering of stationery

Requirements

• Credit Control qualifications would be preferable not essential
• Microsoft Office user essential
• Knowledge of Excel functions / data validation is essential
• Good communicator with credit control experience – good verbal and written skills
• Organised logical thinker, ability to prioritise with excellent numerate skills
• Demonstrates the ability and capacity to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a friendly and professional manner
• A solution finder, capable of effectively working through problems

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Birthday Day Off
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free On Site Gym
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Funded Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free Parking

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